Spain

Visa requirements for Spain depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.

July–August is very hot in Andalusia (40°C+) and extremely crowded on the coasts

• Smart casual in cities — Spaniards dress well even for casual outings
• Cover shoulders and knees at churches and cathedrals
• Swimwear or flip-flops outside of beaches/pools = fines in many cities (up to €750 in Barcelona)
• Evening dress: smart casual minimum for restaurants

• Greet with two cheek kisses (right cheek first) between all combinations except man-to-man
• Dinner is late — restaurants fill after 9pm; lunch (2–4pm) is the main meal
• Siesta culture still exists in smaller towns — shops may close 2–5pm
• Social life centres on outdoor bars and plazas — don't rush
• Spaniards are expressive and loud — it's enthusiasm, not aggression

• Swimwear outside of beach areas = fines in Barcelona, Ibiza, Mallorca, and other cities
• Alcohol purchase age is 18; public drinking (botellón) regulated in many cities
• Jaywalking is technically illegal
• E-scooters have strict regulations in most cities — only in designated areas
• Smoking banned in enclosed public spaces and within 2m of doorways in some cities